Fighter pilot hangs from high-voltage power lines for 2 hours after jet crash

Video shows a Belgian F-16 fighter crashing in Northern France on Sept. 19. Both of the pilots ejected from the jet and have been reported to inly have minor injuries. It’s believed technical problems with the jet’s engine caused the crash.

As the jet went down while it was travelling from Belgium to a French base during a training mission around 10:30 a.m. local time, both pilots managed to successfully eject themselves, with one getting stuck on a high-voltage power line.

A Twitter statement shared by Belgium’s Foreign and Defence Minister Didier Reynders said: “Relieved to know our two pilots
@BeAirForce safe and sound after the crash of our F16 and no casualties on the ground. @BelgiumDefense cares for them and their families. An investigation is underway.”